Friday, September 9, 2005 New Orleans, Louisiana —After Category 4 storm Hurricane Katrina slammed into New Orleans, on the night before August 29, 2005, several flood control constructions failed. Much of the city flooded through the openings. One of these was the flood wall forming one side of the 17th Street Canal, near Lake Pontchartrain. […]
Read MoreState Farm Insurance allegedly destroying papers
Tuesday, April 11, 2006 Zach Scruggs, a lawyer for United States Senator Trent Lott, says that State Farm Insurance Company is destroying records related to claims for damage from Hurricane Katrina. The records allegedly contain information saying that State Farm fraudulently denied insurance claims made by its policy holders, including Lott, that had homes there […]
Read MoreThe Growing Trend Of Party Wear Sarees Around The Nation
Here’s An Opinion On: Spell Clothing Australia byadmin Sarees are pieces of clothing that all women want to wear willingly at some point in life. Especially, in our nation, the love for sarees grows when the festive season arrives. Indians always have the knack for sarees, but the surprising thing is that people from all […]
Read MoreWikinews interviews Canadian Paralympic skier Vanessa Knight
Thursday, December 20, 2012 Wikinews reporter LauraHale interviews Canadian Paralympic skier Vanessa Knight Recently, Wikinews spent time with with Canadian Paralympic skier Vanessa Knight who was at Copper Mountain, Colorado for the IPC Nor-Am Cup. ((Wikinews)) We’re interviewing Vanessa Knight, who’s from Canada. Vanessa Knight: That’s right! ((WN)) And what kind of skier are you? […]
Read MoreGreat Toys For Christmas
Here’s An Opinion On: Free Forex Trading Course Submitted by: Laurars Bush Cuddly friends for all the family – Pillow Pets What are Pillow Pets? [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjkCcFqsH4k[/youtube] Pillow pets are the next popular trend not only in the US as well as round the globe. They’re turning into a genuine collector’s fad and also very hard […]
Read MoreAustralian unemployment at lowest level in 30 years
Friday, June 9, 2006 Australian Prime Minister John Howard announced Australia’s unemployment rate for May 2006 on Thursday. The rate had dropped to 4.9 percent, the first time since 1976 that unemployment in Australia had been below five percent. Mr Howard said 56,000 full time jobs were created in May with 38,000 of those taken […]
Read MoreUS to sell precision-guided bombs to Saudi Arabia
Tuesday, January 15, 2008 The Bush administration officially notified Congress Monday of its intention to sell sophisticated precision-guided bombs to Saudi Arabia. The action, coinciding with President Bush’s visit to Saudi Arabia, is part of a broader U.S. effort to bolster Gulf allies in the face of a more assertive Iran. VOA’s David Gollust reports […]
Read MoreVenezuela provides discounted heating oil to Massachusetts
Friday, November 25, 2005 Venezuela will provide heating oil at a 40% discount to low income families in Massachusetts this winter. According to an agreement signed on Tuesday Citgo, the Houston-based subsidiary of Venezuela’s state-owned oil company, will provide 12 million gallons of discounted home heating oil. The oil will be distributed through two nonprofit […]
Read MoreShop Smart &Amp; Save Big On Top Pet Brands At Leading Pet Supply Store
Here’s An Opinion On: Natural Pet Treats Aspen Pet Products has created a Booda Soft Bite Dog Toy, which are durable pet toys designed using soft terry cloth. These cute little characters are sure to enhance playtime for your dog. Soft and cuddly with embroidery and fabric sewn-in designs, each Booda Soft Bite Dog Toy […]
Read MoreTaliban resurgent in Pakistan on enforcement of Sharia law
Friday, May 4, 2007 “Pakistan was un-affected by Talibans and al-Qaeda (in my opinion) until the US flushed them out of Afghanistan. So 9/11 and WTC and the post WTC attacks by the ISAF (read American, for the locals) forces have led to the present condition in NWFP. At least that is the way the […]
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